CHICKEN CARROT FRIED RICE

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A dear friend shared this colorful stir fry when my four children were small. It quickly won over those picky eaters! To cut down on prep time, I make the rice ahead and often marinate the chicken beforehand.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
4 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
3 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
3 large carrots, shredded
4 cups cold cooked rice
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and garlic; set aside. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry broccoli and green onions in 1 tablespoon oil for 5 minutes. Add carrots; stir-fry 4 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Remove and set aside., In the same skillet, stir-fry chicken in remaining oil until no longer pink and juices run clear. Add the rice, pepper, vegetables and remaining soy sauce. Stir-fry until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 660mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.